HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2001.12.05 - 39085OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 5, 2001
Chairman Pecky Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:38 a.m. in the banquet room of the Waterford Oaks
Activity Center.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Fred
Korzon, Thomas Law, Ruel E. McPherson, Shelley Taub, J. David VanderVeen, Richard V. Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
John McCulloch
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Drain Commission
Oakland Co. Sheriffs Dept. -Parks Division
McKenna & Associates
Ludwig & Associates
Ferndale Recreation Advisory Committee
Private Citizens
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Daniel Stencil, Administrator — Park Operations
Frank Trionfi, Administrator - Administration
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Zayn Gregory, Architectural Engineer I
Sandy Dorey, Recreation Supervisor
Phil Castonia, Intern
Keith Lerminiaux, Deputy Corporation Counsel
John Ross, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Mike Kreza, Buyer
Joseph Colaianne, Attorney
Michael Searing, Sergeant
Terry Croad, Director of Design
Jim Ludwig, President
Carol Beeman, Member
Margaret Thompson
Mary Bailey
Deb Frohlich
Susan Fredl
Carol Beeman requested Commission consideration for more direct activity development in the south end
of the county, plus making some discretionary funds available to those communities.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the minutes of the meeting of
November 7, 2001, as written.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the payment of the Payment
Summary, which includes the Interdepartmental Payment Register for October, 2001 (FM
1, FY 2002); the Journal Voucher Register for July, August and September, FY 2001; the
Oak Management Credit Register for July, August and September, FY 2001; the Operating
Transfers for July, August and September, FY 2001; and the Payment Register, including
the Voucher Report Period for October, 2001 (FM 1, FY 2002), and the C.I.P. Voucher
Report Period for October, 2001 (FM 1, FY 2002).
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of October, 2001 was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
Chief of Recreation Sue Wells re -presented Sandy Dorey with the Unsung Hero Award presented by the
Oakland/Macomb Center for Independent Living for her work with the disabled.
Executive Officer Richard announced that the Waterford Oaks BMX Parent Volunteer group has donated
a check to People For Parks in the amount of $8,000.00. These funds are from the proceeds from the
group's concession sales during the 2001 season and will be used during the next Parks millage campaign.
CHILDREN'S WATER PLAY STRUCTURE — RED OAKS WATERPARK:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Vogt to award the contract for the main
children's water play feature at the Red Oaks Waterpark to the low bidder, SCS Interactive
Inc. in the amount of $281,130, plus $3,000 for travel expense allowances for on -site
construction supervision, for a total amount of $284,130.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The theming alternative was reviewed and discussed; staff will continue investigation for a theme and bring
back a recommendation to the Commission.
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Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the following bid items as
reviewed and recommended by staff and Purchasing:
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Fairway aerator for Lyon Oaks Golf Course from the low bidder, Weingartz, in the amount
of $18,580.
1,920 lbs. of Daconil Ultrex fungicide for the golf courses from Turfgrass Inc. in the amount
of $8.50 lb. for a total purchase price of $16,320.
Ventrac tractor/mower for Independence Oaks from Billings Feed Store in the amount of
$21,940.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ORION OAKS MASTER PLAN:
Discussion followed on Commission concerns on the proposed revised master plan including the proposed
roadway, walking entrances, handicapped accessibility, percentage of total park area proposed for
development, budget, and the misconception that this plan is being developed to make money for the
Commission.
A final plan will be distributed to the Commissioners and will be placed on the January 9, 2002 agenda for
adoption.
LYON OAKS BUILDING CHANGES:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the expenditure of $6,622.50 for
the architectural changes requested by the Parks Commission for the Lyon Oaks
Clubhouse, plus $2,580.00 for additional test digs for the golf course restrooms, for a total
approved amount of $9,202.50.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE UPDATE:
Oakland County Drain Commission attorney Joe Colaianne requested Commission consideration of an
amendment to their May 3, 2000 resolution in order to provide a compromise on the issue of funding any
future restoration costs for the Red Oaks Golf Course and enable the completion of the purchase of the
SOCRRA property to the George W. Kuhn Drainage District.
Once the acquisition is complete, the lease agreement between the Oakland County Drain Commission and
the Oakland County Parks Commission for that property can be negotiated.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Skarritt to adopt the following resolution, which
amends the Parks Commission's May 3, 2000 resolution for the Red Oaks Golf Course,
contingent upon approval by Oakland County Corporation Counsel:
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2000 the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
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Commission adopted a resolution where it committed funding to restore the Red Oaks Golf
Course and pay for the restoration over the next 20 years in conjunction with bonding of
the George W. Kuhn Drain Project, subject to the following conditions: (1) the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation millage was secured throughout the 20-year period, (2) the
George W. Kuhn Drainage District's acquisition of the 18+/- acres from SOCCRA and (3)
any restoration required as a result of future drain improvements will not require Parks and
Recreation Commission funding; and
WHEREAS, the George W. Kuhn Drainage District and the Southeastern Oakland
County Resource Recovery Authority are currently negotiating the acquisition of the
property by the drainage district; and
WHEREAS, SOCRRA adopted a resolution that the property acquisition by the
Drainage District is subject to the condition that current and any restoration and alteration
of the Red Oaks Golf Course be the financial responsibility of the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission regardless of the need to restore or alter; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the positions of the parties there is an impasse.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission will commit funding to restore the Red Oaks Golf Course and pay
for the restoration costs over the next 20 years in conjunction with the bonding of the
George W. Kuhn Drain Project or by some other loan, with the following conditions:
(1) during the period of time the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission is paying off either the project or other loan related to the current restoration
costs of the Red Oaks Golf Course, the GWK DD will remain responsible for any golf
course restoration costs resulting from future drain improvements;
(2) for ten (10) years thereafter, the GWK DD and the Parks and Recreation
Commission agree to equally share the costs of any future golf course restoration as result
of any drain improvements; and
(3) thereafter, Parks and Recreation Commission will bear the responsibility of
any golf course restoration costs as a result of future drain improvements.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission authorizes its staff to
negotiate with the GWK DD an agreement and funding necessary to restore the golf
course.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the May 3, 2000 resolution is amended to
incorporate the foregoing.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
DEPARTMENT LEGAL SUPPORT:
Executive Officer Ralph Richard reported on correspondence received from Oakland County Corporation
Counsel Judy Cunningham on their department's research on a comprehensive opinion on the issues of
conflicts and the implications for the county, which includes the Parks Commission.
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Further information will be brought to the Commission as it becomes available.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---The Red Oaks Waterpark Features Expansion Project is underway. Also, a rendering of the proposed
design of the Red Oaks Clubhouse was presented; Mr. Richard noted that the design for the clubhouse was
being paid through the George W. Kuhn Drainage District expansion project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mrs. Taub, supported by Mr. Kuhn to adjourn the meeting to an Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing a proposed property acquisition.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:53 a.m.
The next Commission meeting will be 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2002.
Richard Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen S. Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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